Video Vault: 1987 Twins parade

In honor of the Lynx' parade in downtown Minneapolis, here's a peek at the 1987 parade held for the World Champion Twins after they beat St. Louis. Why no audio? Beats us. Perhaps to give the feel that this is indeed ancient history.

If the Lynx beat Atlanta tonight for the WNBA title, it'll be the first pro sports title in Minnesota since 1991. Twenty years ago, the Twins broke hearts in Atlanta. Here's a rare peek at the very somber local TV coverage after the Twins' Game 7 win.

Yep, it's grainy as all heck -- but this clip shows the 1991 Twins arriving home as A.L. West champs about a month before they would win their second world title. Grainy, yes -- but the thrill of victory is crystal clear.